The 2022 cold and flu season has brought additional challenges with the influx of RSV and continued existence of Covid-19. Reports share that the number of flu cases is nearly 10 times higher than it would be during this time of year, and RSV cases are nine times higher than they’ve seen in the past… Continue reading 6 Ways To Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
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10 Ways To Avoid Winter Weight Gain
Fall is finally here, and with it, cooler weather. Studies show that with the cold weather and all the coming festivities, people tend to gain five to seven pounds. Seasonal weight gain varies from person to person, but certain issues specific to winter months tend to tip the scale in the wrong direction. Here are… Continue reading 10 Ways To Avoid Winter Weight Gain
Longterm Studies Show Keto Diet Potentially Harmful to Body
Previously, we shared info on the popular Keto diet, the super low carb weight loss approach. Low carb diets are not new, popularized in the 1920s to treat epilepsy and diabetes, but the trend shifted to increasingly low amounts of carbs, morphing into the well-known Keto diet of today. The keto diet relies on ketone… Continue reading Longterm Studies Show Keto Diet Potentially Harmful to Body
Exercise of the Week: Standing Heel Taps
Standing heel taps work your core and legs- and also help you develop your balance. No equipment required- this is another easy exercise that can be completed anywhere. Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.Bring one knee up, with your foot angling slightly towards the center of your body. With your opposite hand, reach across… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Standing Heel Taps
FDA Approves New Device To Aid Weight Loss Management
In a rare move, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a novel prescription device meant to help with weight loss management. The product, called Plenity and developed by Gelesis, has been cleared for overweight or obese adults with a body mass index of at least 25, even if they do not have other health… Continue reading FDA Approves New Device To Aid Weight Loss Management